familiar : Idioms & Phrases


Familiar spirit

  • noun a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
    familiar.
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  • a demon or evil spirit supposed to attend at call.
Webster 1913

long-familiar

  • adjective satellite frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
    well-known.
    • a long-familiar face
    • a well-known voice reached her ears
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